David J. Barram

David J. Barram (born December 27, 1943) is an American businessman who served as the United States Deputy Secretary of Commerce from 1993 to 1996 and as Administrator of the General Services Administration from 1996 to 2000.

Government Service

Before being selected to serve as Deputy Secretary of Commerce, he was known for recruiting leaders of Silicon Valley to support Bill Clinton's presidential campaign.

He began at the GSA as Acting Administrator in March 1996 before being unanimously confirmed as Administrator by the U.S. Senate on May 23, 1997. At the time, as GSA Administrator he oversaw 14,600 employees with an annual $13 billion budget.

Private Sector Experience

Before his governmental positions, he worked in a variety of tech companies, including time as the CFO for Silicon Graphics and Apple.